It comes during World Autism Acceptance Month.

Cllr Kemp has said: “It is essential that our parks and open spaces are accessible to everyone, including those with speech, language, and communication needs.

“I’m absolutely delighted that we’ll now be seeing communication boards installed in parks right across the council area, and that this is being rolled out during World Autism Acceptance Month only makes it all the more significant.

“Every child deserves the opportunity to make lifelong childhood memories playing in our local parks and be able to enjoy those facilities to the fullest. These communication boards will empower young people to express their feelings, effectively communicate their needs, and decide how they want to play, while supporting those with additional needs in interacting socially with their peers.

“This initiative is an important step forward in making our community facilities more inclusive for all, and in creating environments where all children are able to engage, communicate, and play with confidence and independence. I’m incredibly proud of being able to help bring this forward, and I’d encourage families to get out and about and explore one of Lisburn & Castlereagh’s stunning parks and see the boards for themselves.”